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Join us on November 1st to celebrate the release of Instrument by Dao Strom. Dao will be joined by Coleman Stevenson, reading from her new book Light Sleeper, and Emily Kendal Frey, reading from her forthcoming book with Fonograf Ed. *Zoom RSVP required.*
Our world has suddenly shifted. Our life patterns have significantly altered. How do we find our way in this new and challenging landscape and yet remain true to our deepest selves? Join storytellers Mike Devenney, Pam Maben, and Julie Strozyk as they present both personal and traditional tales that explore the challenges of finding and remaining true to our selves or not... The Portland Storytellers' Guild continues its "virtual" season on Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 pm PST via Zoom. Tickets are just $10 per log-in and as many can watch as will fit comfortably with social distancing. Click here for tickets. Mark your calendar and save the date for an evening you won't soon forget of stories -- right in the comfort of your home.
Produced by Zines + Things, Death Rattle Writers Festival, Unchaste Readers, and The Poetry Brothel A two-day reading festival featuring five curated shows from each collaborating literary organization showcasing the poetry and prose of writers and artists from around the country. We hope these readings offer you something inspiring, relaxing, and stirring to tune into all weekend this fall. The recommend ticket donation is $7. Each participating organization will be raising money for charities in their own cities — we will be announcing artists and line-ups soon so register, and stay tuned! November 14th & 15th
Featuring Professional Teller Steve Henegar Sure, you figured the world would go on just like the day before, didn’t you? But then, that everyday ground under our feet shifts, and we find ourselves stumbling into the unexpected. Who knew there’d be demons waiting at the doctor’s office; that you’d end up dancing with the cat lady in the hallway; or that maybe your family had figured out that immortality thing without realizing it. Better watch your step The Portland Storytellers' Guild continues its "virtual" season on Saturday, November 14 at 5:00 pm with an !Extra performance via Zoom. Join us from the comfort of your home; tickets are just $10 for a a log in that can be watched by more than one person on…
Portland Area Theatre Alliance presents Producing Theatre for Online Platforms via Zoom from 7 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Taught by Cassie Greer (Artistic Director of Bag&Baggage Productions) and Patrick Nims (Founder of Zoom Theatre). Learn how you can produce your own online theatrical work.
Hey, champ! Thanks for checking out Telltale. This used to be a monthly curated storytelling event for people that like to get vulnerable and take no shit, and it looks like it might be again? We are into genuine connection, laughter, heartbreak, poignant moments, and community building. We are solidly in our 4th season now. So I can’t promise that Telltale is back, because the future feels pretty hard to predict or commit to. But we are at least going to have a November show. Yeah, it’s going to be on zoom and not in person. Yeah, it’s not the same. But it’s better than nothing. And I said I’d do the show until the government stopped making me angry all the time....and....you see my…
Join us for the November edition of stories of life, love and loss. Topic: Grief Rites Reading November 2020 Time: Nov 22, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84949387868 Meeting ID: 849 4938 7868 One tap mobile +13462487799,,84949387868# US (Houston) +16699009128,,84949387868# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) Meeting ID: 849 4938 7868 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbCV1UmjiJ
Each year, The Moth and Literary Arts team up to present the Portland Mainstage, and this year we are bringing it to you virtually. $15 General Admission: Includes one standard admission for everyone in your household. One ticket per household. $50 Premium Ticket (Q&A Included): Includes one standard admission for everyone in your household plus exclusive access to a post-show Q&A with the storytellers and directors. One ticket per household. Please note that this event will begin at 7:00PM PST, 10:00PM EST. Admission to the virtual show is not guaranteed for late arrivals. Tickets are non-refundable.
"When the world says "Give up", Hope whispers "Try it one more time." -author unknown In dark times and challenging moments, we are uplifted by stories of people (and even animals!) that didn’t give up. Join Janice Alexander, Wink Harner and Gretchen Peterson as they delve into stories of perseverance: An ancient culture struggles to survive annihilation. Mysterious signs posted around a neighborhood lead to a remarkable woman. Lovers separated by a Viking raid long to be reunited. These and other tales explore our capacity to dig deep and keep going no matter the odds. The Portland Storytellers' Guild continues its "virtual" season on Saturday, December 5 at 7:00 via Zoom with an evening of stories right in the comfort of your home. Just…
It's time to get your cozy on as Lacy Productions presents... BOOKLOVER'S BURLESQUE: Cozy Classics (Virtual Edition) Saturday, December 5, 2020 Livestream at 7pm PST on Crowdcast Tickets now available on Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/3n4GqSj A Crowdcast link to our livestream will be emailed to all ticketholders by 3pm (or later if purchased afterward) on the day of the show. Tickets will be available up until showtime. General Admission: $15 VIP Admission: $25 (includes an exclusive invitation to a Zoom VIP Meet & Greet directly after the show and a special thank you during the show. The Zoom VIP Meet & Greet link will also be emailed beforehand.) ** If you would like to support us but can't make it to our livestream date/time, you can…